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Community Calendar of Events 1-23-08

NORWEGIAN POINT: There will be a meeting to help develop a master plan for Norwegian Point Park at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Greater Hansville Community Center on Buck Lake Road. This is the first of three meetings seeking community input, and The Berger Partnership has been contracted to help with the plan. Info: Kitsap County Parks planner Arvilla Ohlde at (360) 337-5350, Ken Shawcroft at (360) 638-2495 or Mary Booth at (360) 638-2059.

THURSDAY 24

IT PRODUCTION: West Sound Academy will present It, an original production integrating art and science at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24-26 at Bainbridge Performing Arts. Info: www.westsoundacademy.org.

WINGS: The Women in Networking Generating Success hosts an after hours networking evening from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Edward Jones office, 19740 Ste. F 7th Ave., in Poulsbo. A light meal will be served for $10 per person. Info: Mari Moffitt at (253) 232-3703.

UPCOMING

FAMILY PLANNING: The Couple to Couple League will teach a course on Natural Family Planning at 2 p.m. Jan. 27 at St. Olafs Church in Poulsbo. Couples will learn how to work naturally to achieve or postpone pregnancy with this three-session course. Info: (360) 779-9979, nfp4life@embarqmail.com or http://pacificnw.ccli.org/learn.html.

ADMISSIONS EVENING: The Silverwood School will host an admissions evening from 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 29 at 14000 Central Valley Road in Poulsbo. Parents are invited to meet the faculty and learn about the curriculum. The school is independent and provides classes for children in first through sixth grades. Info: (360) 697-7526 or www.silverwoodschool.org.

SEWAGE MEETING: The Kitsap County Health District will host a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Kingston Community Center, 11212 State Route 104. The meeting will cover proposed revisions to its local onsite sewage system regulations. The public is invited. Info: Keith Grellner at (360) 337-5284 or www.kitsapcountyhealth.com.

OPEN HOUSE: West Sound Academy will host an admission open house at 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at the academys campus, Creative Drive in Poulsbo. Info: www.westsoundacademy.org.

GUEST NIGHT: Christ the King Academy will host a Guest Night at 7 p.m. Feb. 5 at the school for parents and students to ask questions and explore the academy. The academy serves students from kindergarten to ninth grade. Info: (360) 779-9189.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: The Poulsbo Library will host Preschool Story Time, for ages 3 to 6 years old, at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at the library, 700 Lincoln Road. Info: (360) 779-2915.

EDUCATION FAIR: A Choices in Education Fair will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Poulsbo Sons of Norway Hall, 18891 Front Street. Ten schools will be showcased at the fair, and parents and students are encouraged to come. Info: (360) 297-3733.

STORY TIME: The Kingston Library will host Story Time for Little Ones, ages 18 months to 6 years old, at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 4, 11 and 25 at the library on State Route 104. Information: (360) 297-3330.

STORY TIME: The Little Boston Library will host Story Time for Little Ones, ages 18 months to 6 years old, at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 4, 11 and 25 at the library, 31980 Little Boston Road. Information: (360) 297-2670.

PAJAMA STORY TIME: The Poulsbo Library will host Pajama Story Time, for ages 2 to 8 years old, at 7 p.m. Feb. 4, 11 and 25 at the library, 700 Lincoln Road. Information: (360) 779-2915.

FRIENDS MEETING: There will be a North Kitsap Friends of the Library meeting at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 4 at the Poulsbo Library, 700 Lincoln Road. Information: (360) 779-2915.

FRIENDS MEETING: There will be a Kingston Friends of the Library meeting at 10 a.m. Feb. 5 at the Kingston Library, 11212 State Route 104. Information: (360) 297-3330.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: The Poulsbo Library will host Preschool Story Time, for ages 3 to 6 years old, at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at the library, 700 Lincoln Road. Information: (360) 779-2915.

BABY STORY TIME: The Poulsbo Library will host Baby Story Time, for infants to 18 months old, at 1 p.m. Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at the library, 700 Lincoln Road. Information: (360) 779-2915.

TODDLER STORY TIME: The Poulsbo Library will host Toddler Story Time, for ages 10 months to 3 years old, at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27 at the library, 700 Lincoln Road. Information: (360) 779-2915.

BOOK GROUP: The Little Boston book group will meet at 11 a.m. Feb. 6 at the Little Boston Library, 31980 Little Boston Road. The group will discuss Love in the Driest Season by Neely Tucker. Information: (360) 297-2670.

BOOK GROUP: The Kingston book group will meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon Feb. 6 at the Kingston Library, 11212 State Route 104. The group will discuss Country of Pointed Firs by Sarah Orne Jewett. Information: (360) 297-3330.

ARTISTS WAY: A 13-session group will use The Artists Way from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 7 to May 1 at 225 No. 9 Lindvig Way in Poulsbo to focus on self recovery and discovery. The group will meet every other Thursday, cost is $20 per session and registration is necessary. Information: (360) 405-6860.

LOVING KNITTING: Knit for Love will host a session from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Poulsbo Library, 700 Lincoln Road. Residents can bring their knitting projects or learn to knit on simple projects that can be donated to charity. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Information: (360) 779-2915.

DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS: The 2008 Democratic Presidential Precinct Caucuses will be at 1 p.m. Feb. 9 at a variety of locations around Kitsap County. Residents are encouraged to participate in their individual caucus. Information: Kitsap County Democratic Central Committee at (360) 698-6833 or www.kitsapdemocrats.com.

REPUBLICAN CAUCUS: The 2008 Republican Presidential Precinct Caucuses will be at 1 p.m. Feb. 9 at a variety of locations around Kitsap County. Residents are encouraged to participate in their individual caucus. Information: Kitsap County Republican Party at www.kitsaprepublicans.org.

DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE: The 15th annual Daddy Daughter Dance will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. Feb. 9 at Kingston Middle School, on West Kingston Road. Daughters ages 5 and up are encouraged to participate with their fathers. Tickets are $20 per couple and $8 for each additional girl, and registration is encouraged. Information: (360) 779-9898.

LITTLE MERMAID: Breidablik Elementary School holds auditions for the Missoula Childrens Theatres presentation of The Little Mermaid from 4-6 p.m. Feb. 11 at the school. Those auditioning should arrive about 15 minutes early, and students between kindergarten and eighth grades are encouraged to audition. Information: Corey at (360) 394-6872 or www.breidablikptsa.org.

NAVY LUNCHEON: The Navy League Luncheon will be held at 11:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Bangor Plaza, Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. The subject of discussion will be the Battle of Leyte Gulf given by retired Navy Captain Will Lent. The public is invited, cost is $15 per person and reservations are needed by Feb. 6. Information: Concurrent Technologies Corporation at (360) 782-5500.

GAME NIGHT: Residents are invited to a Family Game Night from 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Little Boston Library, 31980 Little Boston Road. All ages are welcome, and there will be cards, puzzles and board games. Information: (360) 297-2670.

BOOK SALE: The Poulsbo Library will host a book sale from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at the library, 700 Lincoln Road. Information: (360) 779-2915.

BOOK GROUP: The Poulsbo book group will meet from 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Poulsbo Library, 700 Lincoln Road. The group will discuss The Childrens Blizzard by David Laskin. Information: (360) 779-2915.

ISLAM WORKSHOP: The Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will host an Islam workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 23 at 4418 Perry Avenue, Bremerton. The workshop will address Islamic beliefs and culture from both historical and modern perspectives. Cost is a $15 donation, which includes lunch. Information: (360) 337-4724.

GIRLFRIENDS AFTERNOON: The West Sound Wildlife Shelter will host a Girlfriends Afternoon from 3-6 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Clearwater Resort in Suquamish. The event will raise funds for the shelter, and will include a Fab Flip Flop Fashion Pageant. Cost is $100, of which $70 is tax-deductible and must be purchased by Feb. 15. Information: (206) 842-6027.

BREIDABLIK AUCTION: Breidablik Elementary Schools PTSA will host its annual fund-raising auction at 6 p.m. Feb. 29 at the Plaza Ballroom on Naval Base Kitsap Bangor. There will be a live and silent auction, dinner, dessert, wine and dancing. Tickets are $30 per person, and must be purchased by Feb. 12. Information: Andrea Tellinghuisen at (360) 779-7834 or www.breidablikptsa.org.

ONGOING

GNW TOASTMASTERS: Public speaking and leadership skills are learned at meetings of the Great Nor-Westerns Toastmasters Club. Meetings are the first and third Thursdays at noon at the Design Center on State Route 305. Information: (360) 620-8037.

SPANISH CLASS: There will be a Spanish class organizing in the afternoon Mondays and Thursdays at a residence on Clear Creek Road. Retired Spanish teacher Phil Davis will be the instructor. Interested residents are encouraged to sign up. Information: Marilyn Hoban at (360) 697-5909.

SCIENCE CENTER: The Poulsbo Marine Science Center is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Thursday through Sunday on Front Street. Admission is free, and the public is welcome to explore the center, including the main tidepool, which is now operational.

BINGO: The North Kitsap Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 3586 will host bingo at 12:30 p.m. every Sunday at the aerie, 4230 Lincoln Road. The public is welcome, and the snack bar will open at noon. Information: (360) 779-7272.

FOLK DANCING: The Poulsbo Sons of Norway will host folk dancing lessons from 7-9 p.m. at 18891 Front Street. Beginners are welcome, and it is not necessary to bring a partner. Information: Fred at (206) 780-8036 or Stan at (360) 779-2460.

COFFEE CLUB: Local Edward Jones financial advisor Pat McFadden will host a coffee club at 9 a.m. the third Thursday of every month at the Poulsbo Village office. The informal gathering will provide a venue to discuss the economy, interest rates, stocks and other investment topics. Information: Pat McFadden at (360) 779-6450.

POULSBO LIONS: The Poulsbo Noon Lions Club meets at noon on Thursdays at the First Lutheran Church social hall. They are recruiting new members. Information: visit www.poulsbolions.org.

OPTIMISTS CLUB: The North Kitsap Optimists Club meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at the Poulsbo Inn.

DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY: The Nina Grieg Lodge No. 40 meets at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at The Sons of Norway, Poulsbo, 18891 Front Street. Information: Dorothy Walsh, (360) 779-5188.

TROUT UNLIMITED: The North Kitsap Salmon Chapter of Trout Unlimited meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month in the community room of the Poulsbo library. Information: Al Miller at (360) 297-2490 or Dennis Lytle at (360) 394-2088.

LAP BAND SUPPORT GROUP: Anyone with a lap band, or thinking of getting one, is invited to Lap Band Support Group meetings from 6:30-8 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Poulsbo Library. Information: Mari Schielke at (360) 779-0050 or Susan Hancock at (360) 297-2247.

BINGO: The Sons of Norway is hosting BINGO at 6:30 every Wednesday night, early birds at 6 p.m.

ARTISTS INVITED: Kingston Art Gallery is inviting local artists to be juried to become possible showing partners with the cooperative. Applications available at the gallery. Information: (360) 297-5133.

HANSVILLE TOPS: The Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Chapter 1239 of Hansville meets at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Hansville Community Church. Newcomers are welcome.

AWANA: Children ages 3 years through 6th grade are invited to join the AWANA Clubs at Kingston Christian Church The club times are from 6:30-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays at the church. Parents may stay or drop off registered children starting at 6:15 p.m. each night. Information: Ron Cody at (360) 297-6558 or the church office at (360) 297-2551.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP: The Kingston Al-Anon Family Group will be meeting every Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. at the Kingston Unity Church, 26011 Ohio Ave. Information: Jenny at (360) 881-0115.

TEAM SURVIVOR: Team Survivor Northwest, a womens cancer survivor walking group, meets from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Port Gamble General Store. Information: www.tsnw-pt.org or Dr. Melanie McGrory at (360) 379-4767.

BUSINESS ALLIANCE: The Bayside Business Alliance, a group of business people from North Kitsap and Bainbridge Island, meets from 7:15-8:45 a.m. Wednesdays at the Magnolia Cafe in downtown Poulsbo for networking, business education and fellowship. Information: Karen Cochrane at (360) 509-9199 or Lori Morgan at (206) 842-1255.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Overeaters Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. Mondays at St. Olafs Catholic Church in Poulsbo. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins. Information: Jane at (360) 297-4886.

KAFFE STUA: The Poulsbo Sons of Norway offers a Kaffe Stua luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. It is open to members and the public and features open face sandwiches, soup, pickled herring, Scandinavian desserts, coffee and more. Cost is $8 per person.

CHOICE: The CHOICE support group will meet at 7 p.m. every Wednesday in the west wing of Christ Memorial Church. Learn how to make healthy choices in your life by learning boundaries, skills and self-awareness. Information: (360) 779-5515.

AMERICAN LEGION: Post No. 245 of Poulsbo meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at Poulsbo Armory, 19133 Jensen Way. All veterans and active duty members of the United States Armed Services are welcome to attend the meetings. Sons of veterans are welcome to join Sons of Legion. Wives, widows and daughters of veterans and active duty service members are welcome to join the Ladies Auxiliary. Information: (360) 697-1578.

LITTLE NORWAY TOASTMASTERS: Public speaking and leadership skills are learned at meetings of the Little Norway Toastmasters Club. Meetings are the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. Information: (360) 271-5336.

KRA: The Kingston Revitalization Association meets 7 p.m., the third Monday of the month. Call Karen Ross at (360) 297-0316 for the meeting location.

HOSTMARK GRANDPARENTS: Seniors at the Hostmark Apartments are preparing goodie boxes for servicemen and women serving in Iraq. To donate goods or money contact Ann Clark, service coordinator at (360) 779-4607.

SING-A-LONG: There will be a hymn sing-a-long at the Hostmark Recreation Center every third Sunday of the month. There will be a potluck from 1-2 p.m., followed by singing, sharing testimonies and playing instruments. Bring an instrument if you play one. Everyone is welcome.

MASONS MEET: The Warren G. Harding Lodge No. 260 holds its stated communications at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month in the lodge at 18824 3rd Ave. in Poulsbo. Information: Ken Wilson, (360) 297-8959.

SENIOR POTLUCK: The Poulsbo Senior Center hosts a potluck for members and visitors at noon on the second Tuesdays of each month. The center is located at 18972 Front Street. Information: (360) 779-5702.

LOVE AND LOSS: Love and Loss Ministry grief support ministry meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month in room 272 in the west wing of Christ Memorial Church in Poulsbo. Everyone welcome. Information: (360) 779-5515 or (360) 394-1932.

NEEDLE WORKERS: The Nordic needle workers are at the Sons of Norway lodge every Friday from noon to 2 p.m. Most of the ladies are working on hardanger embroidery, a type of pulled thread embroidery from the Hardanger region of Norway. Information: Grace Overby, (360) 779-2460, or Marianne, (360) 779-5209

HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Poulsbo-NK Historical Society meets at 9:30 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Viking Room at the Poulsbo Sons of Norway. Information: Darlene Oulton, (360) 697-4186.

RUNNING AND WALKING: Armstrong Fitness is offering a free running and walking program. For all abilities  everyone is welcome. The workouts are very user friendly and based on participants current fitness level. AF covers training, injury prevention and rehab, nutrition and weight loss and offers individual assessments including footwear advice. The group meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Armstrong Fitness. Information: Dave Steffens (360) 697-3353 or dave@soundrunning.com.

CONNECTIONS: The Pinnacle Business Connections of North Kitsap will be holding its meetings from 11:32 a.m. to 12:47 p.m. at Bayside Broiler in Poulsbo the first and third Tuesday of each month. PBCNK is a local networking group created to help businesses 18 months or older profit by networking. Guests are always welcome and membership is open to one business of each category. Information: Ellen Dougherty, Membership Chair, (360) 697-5724 or visit www.pbcnk.com.

NORDIC FOLK DANCING: The Poulsbo Sons of Norway will offer Nordic folk dancing instruction from 7-9 p.m. Mondays through mid June at Grieg Hall, 18891 Front Street. There will also be a dance party with music by the Clover Blossom Band the third Monday of each month. Beginners are welcome and it is not necessary to come with a partner. Information: Fred, (206) 780-8036 or Stan, (360) 779-2460.

NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE: The Poulsbo Sons of Norway offers Norwegian language classes for beginners 1 from 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, for beginners 2 from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, for intermediate from 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays and for advanced from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays. All classes are held at Grieg Hall, 18891 Front Street, in downtown Poulsbo. Information: Stan at (360) 779-2460.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY: The Christ-centered 12-step program meets Fridays at the Activity Building behind Bayside Community Church on Barber Cut Off Road in Kingston. Barbecue dinner starts at 6 p.m. and a group meeting starts at 7 p.m. Information: Barbara, (360) 297-2000.

IMPROV AUDITIONS: What Happens Next? The Jewel Box Theatres improv comedy troupe is now holding open auditions. The troupe is looking for team players. Prior improv/acting experience is not required. Information: (360) 275-0636.

CANCER SUPPORT: The Humble Abode Support Group for Women Living with Cancer meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon Mondays in Poulsbo at St. Charles Anglican Church. Information: Karen Carson, (206) 842-3539 or Tina Leany, (360) 779-5282.

BOOK SALE: Local resident and Poulsbo Police Officer Nick Hokes book, The Great Character Development Workbook, is available for sale at Central Market, for $15. The workbook is designed for children of all ages. Tom Hall of Central Market is donating a portion of the proceeds to the Literacy Council of Kitsap County.

WOMENS ISSUES: YWCA ALIVE hosts a womens support group focusing on healing from the effects of physical and/or emotional abuse in relationships from 1-2:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month in Poulsbo. Information: (360) 551-3140.

BUSINESS CONNECTIONS: Kitsap Business Connections is a networking group aimed at growing member businesses through leads & referrals. Guests are welcome Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Mitzels Restaurant, 760 N.E. Liberty Road, Poulsbo. No meeting is held on the first Wednesday of each month. Kitsap Business Connections membership is restricted to non-competitive businesses. Information: Tammy Gisclair, (360) 337-0121 or Dr. Christine Ahmed, (360) 698-4141.

NETWORKING: Business coach Maria Marsala will host a networking card party for women business owners from 6:30-11 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. Bring an appetizer or dessert and plan to stay for the entire time. The event is in Poulsbo and RSVP is required. Information: Maria Marsala, (360) 598-3880 or via email news@coachmaria.com.

FARMERS MARKET: The Poulsbo Farmers Market Group meets from 7-9 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of each month at First Lutheran Church social hall. Information: Ann Pyles, (360) 598-1944 or go to http://groups.msn.com/poulsbofarmersmarket.

AIKIDO: Kitsap Aikido has opened two new beginner childrens classes, which will be Saturdays at 11:45 a.m. and Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m. Kitsap Aikido is a non-profit organization located on Bovela Lane off Viking Way in Poulsbo. Children and adults are welcome to join the dojo at any time. Information: Instructor Dan Delaney at (360) 697-3772 or childrens instructor Jason Parker at (360) 297-6839.

OPEN MIC: The North Kitsap Eagles 3586 host open mic from 3-7 p.m. Sundays with Bob Landis. Dinner is served at 5 p.m. for $5 per person. Bring your acoustic guitar and join in the fun. Information: Mary Schaper at (360) 779-7272.

WISE WOMEN CIRCLE: An Authentic Movement Circle for women 50 and older meets from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at Kanalowa, 22729 Clear Creek in Poulsbo. Information: Georgann at (360) 405-6860.

POETRY READING: The Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse hosts poetry readings at 7 p.m. the first Saturday of each month. The coffeehouse is located at 19003 Front Street in Poulsbo. Information: (360) 779-9199.

INDIANOLA LAND TRUST: The group meets at 7:15 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Indianola Fire Station.

AMATEUR RADIO: The North Kitsap Amateur Radio Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Viking Park clubhouse at Mesford Street. Information: (360) 638-1659.

HOMESCHOOL SUPPORT: LINK Homeschool Support group is a Christian parent support group that meets the second Tuesday of each month, September through June. Information: Cindy at (360) 697-4393.

KIWANIS: The Kiwanis Club of Greater Poulsbo meets at 7 a.m. Fridays at Mitzels restaurant in the Poulsbo Village Shopping Center. Information: (360) 697-4551.

INGEBORG NEVILL: The Ingeborg Nevill Auxiliary of The Childrens Hospital and Medical Center meets at 10 a.m. to noon the second Thursday of the month at Montclair Park. Information: Doreen Olson at (360) 437-9343.

WOLFLE READERS: Washington Reading Corps is looking for reading volunteers. Volunteers can come listen to second grade students read in the morning for as little as one hour or as much as 12 hours a week. Information: Karen Lemker at (360) 297-3611, ext. 460.

SENIOR NUTRITION: Volunteers are needed for Chuckwagon Senior Nutrition Program takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in Suquamish at the Community UCC Church, 18372 Division Ave. Information: (360) 377-8511 or toll free (888) 877-8511.

BOOK GROUPS: Daytime Book Club. Liberty Bay Books in Poulsbo is offering a daytime book club that meets at 10 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the downtown store. Information: (360) 779-5909.

POLICE ADVISORY BOARD: The Community Police Advisory Board meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at the Poulsbo Police Department.

LITTLE LEAGUE: The North Kitsap League Board of Directors meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at Snider Park. Information: (360) 697-5449.

NORTH SOUND BUSINESS NETWORK: A group of Kitsap businessmen and women meets from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursdays at Mitzels in Poulsbo. Only one member is allowed from each profession and there are currently openings for new members in several categories, including medical and automotive. Information: Brian, (360) 779-5566 or briandjones@sprintmail.com.

GUIDE DOG RAISERS: Adult and youth puppy raisers are needed who are willing to teach obedience and social skills for Guide Dog puppies. Information: (360) 697-6578 or (360) 779-3414.

AMERICAN HERITAGE: The American Heritage Party of Kitsap County (affiliated with the U.S. Taxpayer party) meets the third Tuesday of the month, at 7 p.m. at Clear Creek Baptist Church, 12035 Clear Creek Road, Silverdale. Information: Ann or Jim Almond, (360) 697-6905 or (360) 697-6922.

CHILDRENS STORY HOUR: Liberty Bay Books in Poulsbo hosts a childrens story time at 10:45 a.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month at the Front Street store. All ages welcome. Information: (360) 779-5909.

SOUND WORKS: the Sound Works Job Center meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the agency center at 8th Avenue and Lincoln in Poulsbo. Information: (360) 697-1033.

FREE COMPUTER LAB: A free computer lab for anyone who owns a Macintosh computer meets from 2:45-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays that school is in session in room A-2 at Poulsbo Junior High School. The lab is sponsored by North Kitsap School District and the Kitsap Computing Seniors.

4-H PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT: Boys and girls from sixth through 12th grade are invited to join a 4-H photography project in North Kitsap. The group meets once a month for photography and once a month for the general club meeting. Information: James Oas, (360) 779-3436.

GRANDMOTHERS CLUB: Poulsbo Little Norway Grandmothers Club meets at 11 a.m. the third Tuesday of every month at First Lutheran Church on Fourth Ave., Poulsbo. New members welcome. Information: (360) 779-4064.

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